631. Pedro Domecq, Capuchino Viejisimo Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2011) 
630. Sanchez Romate, Maribel Amontillado Sherry, NV (2011) 
629. Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville Sonoma County, 1999 
628. Château Jolys, Jurançon Vendanges Tardives Terrae Essencia, 2001 
627. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Pinot Gris Calcaire Alsace, 2007 
626. Domaine Ricarde, Jurançon Cuvée Lou Mansengou, 2006 Italy
606. Vecchie Terre di Montefili, Bruno di Rocca IGT Colli Toscana Centrale, 1998
The 1998 was simpler and a little lighter. Most preferred to have the 1997 poured, after an initial side-by-side, but 2 or 3 went …
605. Vecchie Terre di Montefili, Bruno di Rocca IGT Colli Toscana Centrale, 1997
Served side-by-side with the 1998, with a tomato-based chicken main course, both showed Tuscan acidity and food affinity, but were distinctly different wines – …
596. Tommaso Bussola, Valpolicella Classico Superiore T.B, 2005
Bussola’s ripasso method Valpolicella, and clearly a ‘serious’ version. But not so serious that it can’t be drunk without meditation. A good balance. Opened …
592. Marchesi di Grésy, Monte Colombo Barbera d’Asti, 2005
Had this with Princess and a crowd in POTG Bow Lane, at Paul’s choice. Another example of Marchesi di Grésy’s good work. A complex, …
590. Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino, 2000
Was proffered this in POTG Bow Lane wine bar on my first visit and was persuaded by that taste to part with 80 notes. …
Anzivino: better than just a Gattinara B&B
Anzivino was founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Enzo Anzivino, when he acquired an old grappa distillery site. He renovated it, built a new winery …
Nervi: giving Gattinara nerve
Nervi is the oldest surviving winery in Gattinara, established in 1906 when Italo Nervi was able to buy land cheaply in the area, after …
Gattinara: fresher, elegant Nebbiolo
Gattinara is one of the “G” twins in the Piemontese wine constellation, being barely 5km across the Sesia river from Ghemme. Gattinara was amongst …
Braida di Giacomo Bologna: birthing fine Barbera
In the village of Rocchetta Tanaro, just South-east of Asti in the Monferrato, the late Giacomo Bologna, having inherited vineyards from his father, established …
Ca’ del Baio: Asili advocates
Ca’ del Baio was our third visit in Barbaresco, on David Way’s recommendation. Based near Treiso in the Southern part of Barbaresco, this winery …